History of your Surname
Get access to Meinge family records.Start a free trial

Meinge Family History

Meinge Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Minge, Meine, Meinke, Menge, Meng, Klinge, Linge, Mengel, Winge

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Meinge family from?

You can see how Meinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinge family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Meinge families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinge's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Meinge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meinge ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meinge ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Meinge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Meinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Meinge

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Meinge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Meinge immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meinge. For the veterans among your Meinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meinge military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meinge family history

Discover More

What is the average Meinge lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meinge family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Meinge last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial